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On Halloween Weekend, the Wagner All-State Quartets were preparing with 950+ All-Staters from across the state to perform at the 73rd Annual All-State Chorus and Orchestra Concert. Months of practices and rehearsals all lead to an amazing Concert Performance at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls on Saturday, November 1st. The Choir was conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Redding who brought a ton of energy that got the Choir moving and grooving. The songs for performed with the Orchestra were “The Star-Spangled Banner”, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” arranged by Peter Wilhousky and the closing number “Until I Reach My Home” arranged by Brandon A. Boyd. The songs performed a capella and/or with piano accompanist Carson Covey from Lennox were “It Takes a Village” by Joan Szymko, “Plaudite, Psallite” by Kestutis Daugirdas, “Measure Me, Sky!” by Elaine Hagenberg, “Fever Dreams” by Erich Eastman and “Let Me Listen” by Dan Forrest.
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Each year National Education Week is observed by the Wagner American Legion Auxiliary by donating cookies to the Wagner Community School employees.
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SUPPORTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
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South Dakota is one of the easiest states to establish residency in, with several websites promoting the practice for full-time RVers, Americans living abroad, military personnel or those seeking tax savings.
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Evelyn Swanson is the October Student of the Month in grades K-2. She hasn't missed a day of school since we started in August. She comes to school daily with a positive mindset and willingness to learn. I can count on her to give me 100% effort on everything she does. Evelyn demonstrates an attitude of gratitude and is a leader within the classroom and to her peers.
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When I look back on the 2025 season of the Lake Andes Farmers Market, I will be grateful for the vendors who became a part of our Farmers Market family. We are not mighty, but we are committed to maintaining a market in Lake Andes. The market offers a time for socializing, learning about new techniques for gardening or food preservation or sharing a recipe for one of the vegetables or fruits we have for sale. It is also fun to see people of all ages visiting the market.
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Representing DC as a quartet at the Annual All-State Orchestra and Choir Concert were: Danae Feenstra, alto (daughter of Dustin and Val Feenstra); Brooklyn Hubers, soprano (daughter of Matt and Rachelle Hubers); Director Beth Maas; Ty Maas (son of Joel and Tracy Maas), tenor; and Jaden Faller (son of Dan and Rachel Faller), bass. Students spent Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, practicing seven pieces of music, including two combined songs with the orchestra. The concert was performed Saturday evening at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Dr. Jeffery Redding was the guest choral director. Dr. Redding is a 2019 Grammy Music Educator Award recipient and is the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Florida. He is known for being passionate about finding unity through music, as was evident in his directing style and musical selections. (Concert is available for viewing on the SDHSAA website.)
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Ms. Patty Janish grew up in the Scotland area as she spent most of her elementary and high school years there. Her favorite subject during her elementary and high school years was Math. After high school she attended Black Hills State for two years and later returned to USD to finish her Bacelor's degree in Elementary Education.
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